- Complete online UPMC application at www.upmc.com – available online June 1stand December 1st for spring session, Prospective Coach Questionnaire and all necessary HR paperwork (if not already employed by UPMC) including Health Inventory form and Drug Screening
- Submit Act 33 Child Abuse (current within 1 year) & Act 73 Fingerprinting Clearances – (if not already employed by UPMC)
- Attend full day Coaches' Training
- Attend pre-season Coaches' Meeting, plus three other meetings spaced throughout the season
- Prepare for and supervise 24 x 1 hour & 15 minute long lessons in a manner consistent with the GOTR philosophy and curricula
- Plan and coordinate the end of season banquet
- Run with the girls in the 5k run/walk
- Become CPR/First Aid certified – current within 1 year
The Assistant Coach (or coaches) attends each lesson and assists the girls, offering encouragement, participating in games and workouts, and generally being the cheerleader for the team.They may also choose to attend the scheduled meetings and other events.Assistants must also submit Child Abuse & Criminal Record clearances.
*In addition to the wonderful experience of working with these girls, we also offer (through the kind assistance of New Balance, one of our corporate sponsors) each Head/Co-Coach discounts on New Balance running shoes and running apparel.There is also a small monetary stipend for all Head Coaches who fulfill the above listed duties.Assistant coaches receive discounts on NB shoes and running apparel.All coaches & volunteers receive a Girls on the Run t-shirt.
If you are interested in volunteering as a GOTR coach, please complete the prospective coaches questionaire
FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED PLEASE CONTACT:
Meredith Colaizzi
Program Coordinator GOTR of Magee-Womens Hospital
3339 Ward St.
Pittsburgh, PA15213
mcolaizzi@magee.edu
